Iowa · Iowa Code — Motor Vehicles (Ch. 321, 321J)
Iowa Code (Motor Veh.) § 321J.12: takenforchemicaltesting,unlessthepeaceofficerhasreasonablegroundstobelievethat thepersonwasundertheinfluenceofacontrolledsubstance,adrugotherthanalcohol,ora combinationofalcoholandanotherdrug
What this law says, in plain English
Only licensed medical professionals may draw blood samples for alcohol or drug testing at a peace officer's request. Peace officers may collect breath or urine samples using approved devices. Tested persons may obtain independent tests at their own expense.
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